AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather & Farm Impacts: Another round of storms is forecast for Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana, with tornado potential, damaging winds, and large hail—an unusually early-season setup that could hit producers hard. Tar Spot Watch: Wet June conditions are “opening the door” for tar spot in corn, with scouts and properly timed fungicide plans urged as risk rises later in the season. Chicago Flooding Prep: Chicago-area residents were told to conserve water during torrential rain to prevent sewer backups, including delaying showers and limiting laundry and dishwasher use. Waterfowl Hunting Season: IDNR released Illinois 2026 waterfowl blind drawing sites and schedules for July and August, with in-person registration rules and license/stamp requirements. Illinois Data Center Negotiations: Lawmakers are set for a summer of talks after spring inaction, with Gov. Pritzker pausing tax benefits and pushing for guardrails tied to energy, water, and quality-of-life concerns. Jubilee Farm Ownership Transfer: NextGen Communities bought Jubilee Farm near Springfield and says it will continue ecological stewardship of wetlands, woodlands, and trails. Energy Policy Shift: The Trump administration is buying back offshore wind leases for four projects, redirecting funds toward faster-build fossil and geothermal ventures. Zero-Emission Trucks: CALSTART reports ZET deployments in the U.S. gained momentum in late 2025, led by policy-driven states including California and New York.
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